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August 13, 2026 onLatest News,Press Releases President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Thursday in Abuja, said refineries will not be allowed to waste away, given the huge investments made over many years, assuring that in-depth research, restructuring, and leadership will reposition them to deliver value and profit. President Tinubu stated this when he received the National Executive of the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), led by its National President, Comrade Salimon Akan…

President Hakainde Hichilema says the calm and orderly conduct of the 2026 General Election is the clearest sign yet that Zambia has secured lasting political stability. Speaking moments after casting his ballot at Kabulonga Boys Secondary School, Mr. Hichilema told reporters that the peaceful atmosphere across the country shows citizens are determined to protect democracy. “Your vote is the foundation of freedom and progress,” he said. The Head of State stressed that peace is not just a polit…

“We are not stopping. We will continue to fight for this country,” President Boakai declared on Thursday, August 13, 2026, as he addressed the 23rd Cabinet Meeting. The Cabinet session focused on key national priorities, including strengthening evidence-based governance, expanding social protection, improving the delivery of essential services, and assessing progress under the Government’s ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development. President Boakai emphasized that the fight against illicit drugs…

President Hakainde Hichilema has issued a final appeal to the electorate ahead of the general election, framing the vote as a choice between protecting hard‑won economic stability and risking a return to political unrest. Addressing campaign rallies in Lusaka’s Kanyama and Mandevu constituencies, the Head of State urged citizens to support United Party for National Development (UPND) candidates at all levels of governance to secure ongoing infrastructure projects and safeguard national stabilit…

President Hakainde Hichilema has appealed to Zambians to grant his administration a second mandate, warning that a return to past governance models would plunge the country back into economic stagnation. In a special broadcast interview, the Head of State acknowledged the hardships citizens have endured, offering an unprecedented apology on behalf of past political leaders. “We found a complete mess, but we worked through it… I am sorry. Because of poor decisions in the past, our economy suffer…

President Hakainde Hichilema has called on Zambians to safeguard the nation’s peace, economic progress, and democratic freedoms by re-electing the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND) in Thursday’s General Election. ​Addressing thousands of enthusiastic supporters during public engagements in  Lusaka District, President Hichilema outlined his administration’s developmental record over the past five years, stating that the UPND government has executed more high-impact infrastructu…

The President made the caveat today, Tuesday, August 11, 2026, when he convened the National Steering Committee (NSC), marking the completion of the first year of implementation of the Government ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development (AAID). The Committee is chaired by the President and supported by the UN Resident Coordinator and was aimed at providing a forum for the assessment of progress, addressing implementation gaps, strengthening coordination and accountability, as well as mobilizing …

President Hakainde Hichilema has announced plans to extend government bursaries and meal allowances to students enrolled in private universities, saying state support must reach every learner regardless of institution. Speaking at State House before thousands of students gathered to appreciate existing interventions such as free education, restored meal allowances, and higher housing subsidies, the Head of State stressed that all young Zambians deserve equal financial backing from their governm…

Suriname must continue to work at an accelerated pace on compliance, transparency and integrity to strengthen the resilience of the financial system and prevent blacklisting. That was the central message during the 6th National Compliance Congress, organized by the TABTO Group. The conference was held on Friday, August 7, 2026 at Oxygen Resort, where Vice President Gregory Russia delivered the keynote on behalf of President Jennifer Simons. The government official emphasized the urgency of integ…

The delegation, led to the President by Cllr. Gloria Musu Scott, former Senator of Maryland County and former Chief Justice of Liberia, used the occasion to commend President Boakai for what they said are visible improvements in the lives of Liberians, particularly residents of Southeastern Liberia. The women specifically recognized the improvement of the road network leading to Maryland County, the construction of the Cavalla River Bridge, the upgrading of the Pleebo Health Center, and the dep…